picacho
/pɪˈkɑːtʃoʊ/
noun
- A pointed hill, peak, or mountain, especially in the southwestern United States.
- From a distance, the picacho looked like a giant stone needle rising from the plain.
- We hiked to the top of the picacho and enjoyed a panoramic view of the desert.
- The old map marked a picacho as a landmark for travelers crossing the valley.